What is the Difference Between a Screening and a Diagnostic Mammogram?

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute | |

<p>Mammograms are one of the best tools you can use to stay on top of your breast health. A mammogram is one of the most effective tests for catching breast cancer early.&#160; A mammogram is performed with an X-ray machine that compresses the breast to take an image. This machine can be used for two ... <a class="read-more" href="https://blog.dana-farber.org/insight/2025/11/what-is-the-difference-between-a-screening-and-a-diagnostic-mammogram/" title="What…

Topics: breast-cancer, prevention